Coastal Area And Landforms (dawlish Warren) DECOMPOSITION Flashcards
1
Q
What moves large amounts of sediment along the coast?
A
Longshore drift
2
Q
What does the shallow sea cause?
A
It allows deposited material to reach the surface.
3
Q
Why did the spit reduce in size?
A
Due to erosion caused by installing the breakwater at Langstone Rock. The breakwater traps sand, so it interrupts the natural sediment flow.
